Pleiku and Kon Tum Highlands Culture Tour 2 Days 1 Night: T’Nưng Lake, Wooden Church and Kon Klor
T’Nưng Lake and Minh Thành Pagoda in Pleiku, then Kon Tum’s Wooden Church, Kon Klor suspension bridge and communal house on the Đăk Bla River.
Pleiku – T’Nưng Lake – Minh Thành Pagoda – Pleichuet (optional) – Kon Tum – Wooden Church – Kon Klor Suspension Bridge – Kon Klor communal house – Ba Na/Jrai village – Măng Đen (optional)
Overview
The route starts in Pleiku with T’Nưng Lake, pine forest and Minh Thành Pagoda, then moves to Kon Tum for the Wooden Church and Kon Klor area. It includes a coffee stop and, where a local host is available, a visit to Kon Kơ Tu village.
From T’Nưng Lake to the Đăk Bla River
The tour starts in Pleiku at T’Nưng Lake, a crater lake ringed by pine trees. Next is Minh Thành Pagoda. A coffee stop or a walk around Pleiku fits in along the way.
In Kon Tum you visit the Wooden Church, then the Kon Klor suspension bridge, the nearby communal house and the Đăk Bla River bank. Kon Kơ Tu village is visited when a local host is available, and the host explains what you are seeing.
Main Stops
T’Nưng Lake and the Pine Forest
A lake in an old volcanic crater on the edge of Pleiku. You walk among the pines and then visit Minh Thành Pagoda.
Kon Tum Wooden Church
A Catholic church built in 1913, made largely of wood, with Romanesque form and Bahnar-style decoration.
Kon Klor Bridge and Communal House
A suspension bridge and a tall-roofed communal house (rông house) beside the Đăk Bla River.
Who This Tour Suits
It suits travellers interested in Central Highlands culture, lakes, coffee and religious architecture. The sightseeing is concentrated in one day, with travel between Pleiku and Kon Tum and several stops. Accommodation is in Pleiku.
Visiting Religious and Village Spaces
Dress modestly, keep your voice low and ask before taking close photos of residents. Ask before entering or photographing inside a communal house or religious building.
In the rainy season roads can be slippery and cloud can hide the views.
Highlights
Departure is from Pleiku.
The route visits T’Nưng Lake and its surrounding pine forest.
Minh Thành Pagoda is included on the Pleiku section.
Kon Tum’s Wooden Church is a key architectural stop.
Kon Klor Suspension Bridge, the Kon Klor communal house and the Đăk Bla River area are visited.
Prices start from USD 55 per person.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Pleiku – Kon Tum: landscapes, architecture and community spaces
- Visit T’Nưng Lake and the pine forest.
- Visit Minh Thành Pagoda.
- Stop for highland coffee or take a walk around Pleiku.
- Visit Kon Tum Wooden Church.
- Visit the Bishop’s Residence area or a nearby religious architectural site when suitable for the itinerary.
- Visit Kon Klor Suspension Bridge, Kon Klor communal house and the Đăk Bla River area.
- Visit Kon Kơ Tu Village when a local host is available.
Included / Not Included
Included
- Depending on the package, the price may include:
- Pick-up and drop-off at centrally located hotels in Pleiku or Kon Tum.
- Vietnamese- or English-speaking guide, depending on the package.
- Visits to T’Nưng Lake, Minh Thành Pagoda, the Wooden Church, Kon Klor Suspension Bridge and Kon Klor communal house according to the itinerary.
- Local lunch when the full-day package is selected.
- A coffee stop or basic tasting when specified in the programme.
- A local host or village contribution when included in the package.
- Hotel accommodation when a 2D1N/3D2N package is selected.
- Basic bottled water in the vehicle.
- Operational support during the tour.
Not included
- Flights, trains or transport to Pleiku/Kon Tum unless specifically stated.
- Additional entrance fees at individual sites.
- Coffee, drinks and snacks outside the programme.
- Dinner unless specified in the package.
- Local workshops, gong culture and brocade weaving unless arranged in advance.
- Pick-up and drop-off outside central Pleiku/Kon Tum.
- Surcharges for Măng Đen, Buôn Ma Thuột, Đà Lạt or onward transfers to Nha Trang unless included.
- Surcharges for Korean-, Chinese-, Japanese- or French-speaking guides when requested.
- Weekend, holiday, Tết and peak-season surcharges.
- Tips for guides, drivers or local hosts, at guests’ discretion.
- Personal travel insurance.